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Nov 21 2024CRIME

Violence Against Women in Alagoas: Before and During Covid-19

In the Northeast Brazilian state of Alagoas, violence against women has always been a pressing issue. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, lethal violent crimes targeting women were tragically common, with partners being the primary perpetrators. The spread of Covid-19 brought about containment measures li

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Nov 21 2024BUSINESS

How Mergers and Acquisitions Boost Productivity through Digital Transformation

Mergers and acquisitions, often referred to as M&As, are like a superpower for businesses. They help companies grow bigger, get better at what they do, and perform more efficiently in a competitive market. Now, here's where things get interesting: data is becoming a crucial part of how businesses op

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Nov 21 2024ENVIRONMENT

Polymers in Mineral Processing: A Greener Approach

Flotation, a key method in mineral and metal production, handles a massive portion of the world's ore each year. But challenges like declining ore quality are making things tougher. This means more energy, water, and chemicals are needed, which isn't good for the environment. Polymers, both natural

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Nov 21 2024ENVIRONMENT

Cruises: Navigating the Environmental, Economic, and Social Waves

When you think of cruises, who wouldn't imagine a fun-filled getaway? But, let's not ignore the other side of the coin. As cruises become more popular, their impacts on the environment, economy, and society are becoming a bigger deal. To understand these impacts better, experts dived into the issue.

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Nov 21 2024ENVIRONMENT

The Microplastic Boom: How Storms Shift Pollution in Chennai

Imagine diving into the coastal waters of Thiruvottiyur after a storm. Researchers spotted something alarming: a surge in tiny plastic pieces, known as microplastics. Before Cyclone Michaung, these debris were just 150 per kilogram of sediment and 1. 28 per liter of seawater. But after the cyclone,

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Nov 21 2024OPINION

President-Elect Trump's Media Target: What's the Future of Journalism?

President-elect Donald Trump's re-election hasn't just brought chaos to the Senate and worries from world leaders—it's also set off alarm bells for another important group: journalists. Trump has a history of threatening the media, and he's not shy about it. He's even bragged about killing the mains

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Nov 20 2024BUSINESS

Target's Holiday Shopping Warning: What's Going On?

Target's holiday shopping forecast is a bit of a bummer. They think sales will stay the same, and profits might go down. This isn't great news for Target, which saw sales go up by just 0. 3% last quarter. Their shares dropped by as much as 20% in early trading on Wednesday. Target is like a canary

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Nov 20 2024WEATHER

Big Storm Hits Northwest: Power Out, Trees Down

A powerful storm, known as a "bomb cyclone, " hit the northwest United States on Tuesday night. It brought strong winds and heavy rain, causing widespread power outages and trees to fall. In Lynnwood, Washington, a woman died when a tree hit a homeless encampment. In Seattle, another tree trapped so

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Nov 20 2024WEATHER

A Wet and Windy Week: The Pacific Northwest and California Prepare

A big storm is heading towards Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. Meteorologists call it a "bomb cyclone" because it has quickly become very powerful. This storm brings heavy rain and strong winds. Some areas might get up to 8 inches of rain. High wind watches and winter storm warnings a

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Joe Biden's Farewell Tour: A Quiet Exit on the Global Stage

President Joe Biden's last hurrah on the international stage was a low-key affair, marked by limited public engagements and a subdued demeanor at the G20 summit in Brazil and the APEC meeting in Peru. Biden's humble posture contrasted sharply with his confident stance three years ago at the G20 summ

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